How To Fix WRF_FOLUPART095 - Enter a conversion factor for the original article

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_FOLUPART - Follow-Up/Replacement Material

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Enter a conversion factor for the original article

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART095 - Enter a conversion factor for the original article ?

  The SAP error message WRF_FOLUPART095 indicates that there is a missing conversion factor for the original article in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of materials management or logistics. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or update a follow-up part (like a substitute or alternative part) for a material, and the system requires a conversion factor to understand how the original article relates to the follow-up part in terms of quantity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Factor: The primary cause of this error is that the conversion factor between the original article and the follow-up part has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data for either the original article or the follow-up part may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the material types or the specific settings for the follow-up parts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define Conversion Factor:
  
  Go to the material master data for the original article.
  Navigate to the relevant views (like Basic Data, Sales, or Purchasing) and look for the section where you can define the conversion factor.
  Enter the appropriate conversion factor that relates the original article to the follow-up part.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that both the original article and the follow-up part have complete and correct material master data.
  Verify that all necessary fields are filled out, especially those related to unit of measure and conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings related to material types and ensure that they allow for the definition of follow-up parts and conversion factors.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team if you suspect that there are issues in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to access and modify material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing material master data and defining conversion factors.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management for further assistance.